World Championship on Climate Action - 2024

  • Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • December 26-31, 2024

Goal

A World Championship on Climate Action will serve as a powerful platform to accelerate global efforts to combat climate change.

Primary Goals:

    • Inspire and Mobilize: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate
      action.
    • Accelerate Innovation: Foster the development and deployment of cutting-edge
      climate solutions.
    • Recognize Excellence: Celebrate and reward outstanding achievements in
      climate leadership and innovation.
    • Promote Collaboration: Facilitate knowledge sharing and partnerships among
      stakeholders.
    • Inform Policy: Provide valuable data and insights to policymakers for evidence-based decision-making.

Secondary Goals:

    • Educate the Public: Raise awareness about climate change and its impacts.
    • Empower Youth: Create opportunities for young people to lead and innovate on climate issues.
    • Bridge Divides: Foster unity and cooperation among nations and communities.
    • Drive Economic Growth: Demonstrate that climate action can create jobs and
      economic opportunities.
    • Protect Biodiversity: Highlight the interconnectedness of climate change and biodiversity loss.

By focusing on these goals, the World Championship on Climate Action can become a
catalyst for positive change and a beacon of hope for a sustainable future.

Objectives of a World Championship on Climate Action 2024

A World Championship on Climate Action should aim to:

Core Objectives:

  • Accelerate climate solutions: Catalyze the development and implementation of
    innovative and scalable climate solutions.
  • Inspire global action: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate
    change and its solutions.
  •  Recognize and reward climate leadership: Highlight and celebrate individuals
    and organizations making significant contributions to climate action.
  • Foster international cooperation: Facilitate knowledge sharing and
    partnerships among nations, businesses, and civil society.
  • Mobilize resources: Attract investment and support for climate-related projects
    and initiatives.

 

Specific Objectives:

  • Promote sustainable innovation: Encourage the development of new
    technologies, business models, and policies for a low-carbon future.
  • Empower youth: Provide a platform for young people to showcase their climate
    solutions and leadership.
  • Build capacity: Enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals and
    organizations working on climate issues.
  • Inform policymaking: Provide evidence-based recommendations to
    policymakers to accelerate climate action.
  • Create a global climate community: Foster a sense of shared responsibility
    and collective action on climate change.

By focusing on these objectives, a World Championship on Climate Action can become
a powerful platform for driving positive change and accelerating the transition to a
sustainable future.

Registration Fee

Category A [General] - $400
Category B [Accompanied Person] - $400
Category C [Head Teacher] - $350

Registration Fee will cover:

For Category A & C

  • Program Fee
  • Accommodations (Twin share) for 5 Nights
  • Basic Food (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner); only dinner on 26, 27-30 [Full], only Breakfast on 31 
  • Ground Transportation
  • Internal Transport (Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara to Kathmandu)
  • Conference Pack
  • Official ID
  • Entry Card
  • Cultural Activities*
  • Sight Seeing*
  • Visiting School/University
  • Visa Assistance (1st time visitors)
  • Mentoring support for students
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Certificate
  • Crest/Memento*
  • Gala Dinner

For Category B

  • Accommodations (Twin share) for 5 Nights
  • Basic Food (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner); only dinner on 26 & 30, only Breakfast on 27-31 
  • Ground Transportation
  • Internal Transport (Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara to Kathmandu Transportation)
  • Visa Assistance (1st time visitors)
  • Gala Dinner (on 30 December )

Who can be a part of it?

  1. Educational Institution
  2. Institution head ( Head Teacher/ Principal)
  3. Students ( Grade 1-12)
  4. Teachers (Primarily level to Higher secondary)
  5. Journalists ( Climate focused Reporter )

Potential Formats

A World Championship on Climate Action will take various forms. Here are a few :

  • Competition-based:
    o Individuals or teams compete in challenges related to climate innovation, policy, or communication.
    o Examples: Climate hackathons, pitch competitions, debate tournaments.
  • Award-based:
    o Recognize outstanding achievements in climate action through awards in different categories.
    o Examples: Lifetime achievement awards, innovation awards, policy impact awards.
  • Expo-based:
    o Showcase the latest climate technologies, solutions, and research through exhibitions and conferences.
    o Examples: Interactive displays, panel discussions, networking events.
  • Hybrid Format:
    o Combine elements of competition, awards, and expo for a comprehensive approach.

Categories

Individual Categories:

  • Climate Innovation: Recognizing individuals who have developed
    groundbreaking solutions to climate challenges.
    Subcategories: Sustainable education infrastructure/ green concept,
    carbon capture, green technology

 

  • Climate Education and Advocacy: Honoring individuals who have excelled in raising awareness and inspiring climate action. Subcategories: Youth leadership, community engagement
  • Climate Journalism: Awarding outstanding reporting on climate change.
  • Climate Art and Culture: Recognizing creative works that inspire climate action.
  • Climate Entrepreneur: Recognizing individuals who have successfully launched climate-focused businesses or social enterprises.
  • Climate Activist: Honoring individuals who have led impactful climate protests or campaigns.
  • Climate Education Leadership: Recognizing teachers or head teachers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in climate education.
  • Climate Action Integration: Awarding educators who have successfully
    integrated climate change into multiple subjects.
  • Climate Student Empowerment: Honoring teachers who have empowered students to become climate leaders.

Educational Institution Categories: 

  • Climate Campus Sustainability: Recognizing institutions with outstanding sustainability practices on their campuses.
  • Climate Community Engagement: Awarding institutions with strong
    partnerships and collaborations on climate action.

Program Activities:

  1. Climate Science Olympiad
  2. Environment Olympiad
  3. Climate Action based Project Display ( Poster & Model)
  4. Climate Action based wall magazine
  5. Climate Action based Art competition
  6. Idea Challenge/ Case study competition

Time frame:

  • Call for the competition/ announcement: August 20-30
  • Registration: October 5 to November 10
  • December 26-31: International Round

Contact Information

Please contact us at the following numbers or email address:

Phone: +8801729230249

Email: info@geistfoundation.org

Registration Form

GEPEL 2024